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Why did LEGOLAND Billund open?

LEGOLAND Billund was the first-ever LEGOLAND Park, opened in 1968, just ten years after the LEGO brick as we know it was patented. And the story behind the park goes deeper than just wanting a theme park — it in fact wasn't originally intended to be a theme park at all...

LEGO House 2026 exclusive set is 40507 I Love Billund

LEGO House is launching 40507 I Love Billund, the 2026 exclusive set. It celebrates the LEGO hometown, with landmarks like LEGO House, LEGO Campus, Ole Kirk's house and LEGOLAND Billund. Available from March 1, the set features 1,404 pieces and will be released alongside exclusive items such as a LEGO House passport cover. Designer signing sessions are scheduled for March.

Inside the 2026 LEGO House exclusive set, 40507 I Love Billund

Hear from LEGO Model Designer Maria Anna Jędryszek about how she and the design team went about creating the 2026 LEGO House exclusive set: 40507 I Heart Billund.

Free LEGO Star Wars lightsaber model at UK LEGO Stores

LEGO Stores in the UK will offer a free LEGO Star Wars lightsaber make-and-take build in March, letting fans build their own mini lightsabers to add to their collections.

Systemvej – how the original LEGO factory shaped Billund

Secret Life of LEGO Bricks author Daniel Konstanski shares the untold tale of the original LEGO factory and how it came to shape the town of Billund. The story of the LEGO Group’s rise from a small woodworking shop to…

LEGO Technic 42228 McLaren MCL39 F1 Car announced

LEGO Technic has unveiled the 42228 McLaren MCL39 F1 Car, a detailed replica of the 2025 model, featuring steering, suspension, and a buildable V6 engine. Priced at £199.99, it includes 1,675 elements and will be available on March 1. Model Designer Andreas Jensen was able to align the sterring wheel to the wheels for this model.

LEGO Pokémon 40892 Kanto Region Badge Collection – the Blocks review

The LEGO Pokémon set 40892 Kanto Region Badge Collection, available for free with the purchase of 72153 Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise, features eight brick-built badges from the original games. While the construction has some repetitive elements and challenges with stickers, the overall display is appealing, aimed at long-term fans eager to build their collection.

LEGO Pokémon 40911 Mini Pokémon Center – the Blocks review

The LEGO Pokémon collection includes three primary sets, complemented by the exclusive 40911 Mini Pokémon Center available for 2,500 Insiders points from February 27. Featuring a detailed design reminiscent of Pokémon Centres, it comprises 233 pieces. This compact model showcases significant features creatively, despite its reliance on stickers for some details.

Building a sphere in LEGO bricks for LEGO Editions 43019 Football

Take a peek behind the scenes of the design process for LEGO Editions 43019 Football and learn how Model Designer Zio Chao captured the world's most famous piece of sporting equipment in a LEGO model, from shaping the exterior to hiding details inside.

Design secrets of LEGO Editions 43020 FIFA World Cup Official Trophy

LEGO Model Designer Christophe Vietti shares his design process for creating 43020 FIFA World Cup Official Trophy, including the difficulties of building a 1:1 replica and setting the record for most gold elements in a LEGO set.